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How Can Child Care Centers Join Texas' Growing Pre-K Partnership Movement?
06/09/2026Texas school districts are building new pre-K partnerships with community child care programs. This creates chances for centers to enroll children, support families, and get stable funding. If you are a director or provider, this article gives clear steps you can use right away. We know change can f... How Can Child Care Centers Join Texas' Growing Pre-K Partnership Movement?
Home Daycare Guide: How to Start Caring for Children in Your Home
06/16/2026Introduction Starting a home daycare is a big, rewarding step. You help working parents and give young children a warm place to learn. This guide is for child care providers and directors who want clear, friendly steps to begin. You will see legal steps, how to set up your space affordably, how to ... Home Daycare Guide: How to Start Caring for Children in Your Home
Exploring Cultures with Around the World Activities
05/29/2026Traveling the world with your classroom can be easy, low-cost, and full of learning. Around-the-world activities help young children notice differences with respect and build a kinder classroom. These ideas support language, math, art, social-emotional learning, and community. For quick ready-to-... Exploring Cultures with Around the World Activities
How can preschool programs intentionally support early math skills every day?
07/17/2026Strong early math instruction is not a separate subject added to the preschool day; it can be intentionally woven into routines, play, conversations, and relationships. This practical guide helps child care providers and directors understand which early math concepts to introduce, when to build on c... How can preschool programs intentionally support early math skills every day?
Math and Montessori
11/30/2021Hey Georgia teachers — can toddlers learn mathematical concepts? Yes. In Montessori practice, sensorial, hands-on materials let children feel quantity, order, and measure before they meet numerals. If you want practical classroom strategies, start with two ChildCareEd trainings in the intro tier: ... Math and Montessori
Supporting Our Littlest Montessori Scientists!
11/30/2021Montessori education introduces children to advanced ideas in the early years and helps prepare them for a lifetime of scientific curiosity. Science naturally fits into this approach: topics include origins, astronomy, botany, chemistry, physics, and zoology. Montessori materials and lessons also fo... Supporting Our Littlest Montessori Scientists!
How Can I Use Everyday Materials for Meaningful STEM Exploration in My Preschool Classroom?
07/21/2026Ready to transform cardboard, bottle caps, and recycled containers into powerful learning tools? Using simple, low-cost items for #STEAM play invites curiosity, problem-solving, and language development in ways that packaged kits often cannot. Start by exploring practical techniques in Beautiful Jun... How Can I Use Everyday Materials for Meaningful STEM Exploration in My Preschool Classroom?
How can child care providers teach hands-on STEAM with everyday materials?
07/16/2026Young children are natural engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and artists when we give them time, tools, and trust. This practical guide shows how to use common, low-cost items to deliver meaningful, developmentally appropriate #STEAM learning in your #preschool program. You’ll get a sho... How can child care providers teach hands-on STEAM with everyday materials?
How can child care providers use simple STEM activities with early learners?
06/09/2026Your #preschoolers are little scientists. They learn best when they touch, test, build, and ask questions. Simple #STEM invitations that are #handsOn lead to joyful #exploration right in your #classroom. For practical ideas and teacher moves, see Preschool STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning and... How can child care providers use simple STEM activities with early learners?
Can Toddlers Do STEM in the Sandbox at Minnesota Daycares?
05/18/2026Hands-on play in a sandbox is perfect for early #STEM learning with toddlers. In this article, you will find simple science ideas that work in Minnesota daycares. The activities are low-cost and follow safe practices. They help toddlers explore, ask questions, and practice skills in your #daycare. S... Can Toddlers Do STEM in the Sandbox at Minnesota Daycares?
